Light Truck Drivers Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,690 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.45
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $70,730
Employed locally 950
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,700
    50th (median)
    $46,690
    75th
    $51,200
    90th
    $70,730

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,320
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,310
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,960
    Driver/Sales Workers $31,850
    Bus Drivers, School $46,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Maryland is $22.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.06 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Maryland is 5.8% above the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Maryland?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,700.